New Delhi: While considering the case of a 17-year-old NEET aspirant‘s death by suicide in Visakhapatnam, the Supreme Court on July 25 addressed the increasing instances of student suicides in India and issued interim guidelines to safeguard the mental health of students across all educational institutes. The top court bench comprising justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep […]
Ivermectin administered to the whole population significantly reduces malaria transmission, offering new hope in the fight against the disease. The BOHEMIA trial, the largest study on ivermectin for malaria to date, showed a 26% reduction in new malaria infection on top of existing bed nets, providing strong evidence of ivermectin’s potential as a complementary tool […]
A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association showed that daily application of full-body emollients during the first 9 weeks of life significantly reduced the risk of developing atopic dermatitis by the age of 2 years. Children with atopic dermatitis (AD) face a worldwide health burden and are at risk for food […]
A study published in Diabetes Care has found that transepidermal water loss (TEWL) is a strong predictor of diabetic foot ulcer recurrence. Involving over 400 adults, the study revealed that individuals with high TEWL were 2.7 times more likely to experience ulcer recurrence compared to those with low TEWL. A research team funded by the […]
A new study published in the journal of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology showed that the possibility of vitamin D supplementation as an inexpensive adjuvant in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) was supported by its association with a decrease in IBD-related ED visits, hospitalizations, and corticosteroid use. Providing vitamin D is undoubtedly the most […]
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is an aggressive cancer affecting the blood and bone marrow that progresses rapidly, making immediate treatment essential. While chemotherapy and targeted drugs have improved outcomes for some patients, many forms of AML remain resistant to treatment, and relapses are common. A new study sheds light on why certain types of AML […]
Researchers have found in a new study that Pneumococcal vaccination was associated with fewer hospitalizations and a milder course of COVID-19 in individuals with inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IRD), suggesting a protective effect beyond its primary purpose. It has been suggested that vaccinations could induce a trained immunity able to decrease COVID-19 severity. Our primary aim […]
A group led by the Department of Neurosurgery at the Brain Research Institute, Niigata University, has successfully treated a patient with a brainstem glioma harboring a rare IDH2 mutation. The patient initially presented with a gradual loss of hearing in the left ear, and MRI showed a lesion at the left side of the brainstem, […]
Maternal well-being during pregnancy is crucial for the overall health of both the mother and the baby. Recent study aimed to investigate the impact of sociodemographic factors, obstetric variables, and maternal health literacy on pregnant women’s well-being during pregnancy. Well-being during pregnancy involves various dimensions such as subjective, social, and psychological aspects, making it an […]
France: A new study has found that using a combination of multiplex PCR (mPCR) testing and serum procalcitonin levels to guide antibiotic management in critically ill patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) did not significantly reduce antibiotic exposure or improve outcomes when compared to standard care. The findings of the MULTI-CAP randomized controlled trial were published […]